The great-grandfather is one of three victims - along with James Perry and Dawn Radke - whose loved ones have not been able to bury them.

Within days of the disaster, authorities warned traumatised families that their loved ones might be lost forever, and in June last year state coroner Michael Barnes confirmed their fears, declaring the final three missing persons officially dead.

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Comments on this story

Linda Posted at 12:06 AM January 11, 2013

The hardest part for these families is not having closure which is gained by being able to say their final goodbyes at a funeral, without that they may always be wondering where the remains are located. These families are going to need as much support as they can get to help them through this in case they are never found.

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Tony Posted at 9:16 AM January 11, 2013

Considering just how many people in the world are missing and never will be buried is this news or should I feel concerned by it.

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